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Scottish Government needs to ditch council tax freeze to save our kids' education
Education
Record View says ministers should also move urgently to reform the council tax so that it targets those with the deepest pockets.
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Primary school teacher jailed after sexually abusing young child with paedo boyfriend
Courts
A court heard how Zoe Williams, who has been locked up, filmed and took part in the abuse during drink and drug fuelled binges with partner Thomas Surtees.
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Muirhouse Primary pupils and staff say fond farewell to school stalwart
Schools
Catherine Allan said goodbye having worked at Muirhouse Primary School for the past 23 years.
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Glasgow students demand university end arms company investments over Gaza conflict
Universities and Colleges
The Glasgow Against Arms and Fossil Fuels (GAAF) group staged a sit-in protest at the university.
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Dykehead Primary School's parent council aims to provide Christmas cheer to each child
Christmas gifts
Members of the parent council at the school in Shotts are aiming to provide selection boxes to all 261 pupils and are calling on local companies to assist them.
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Former East Kilbride teacher celebrates 95th birthday in style
East Kilbride
Helen Behan, also known as Eileen, celebrated her 95th birthday surrounded by family and friends during a special luncheon at the Torrance Hotel.
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Dad tricks child's school into thinking she's missing to prove a point
Schools
Instead of taking his daughter back inside he took her to her mum's house and kept her off school but didn't call the school because he was already late for work.
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South Lanarkshire College launches student community larder to help with cost of living
Universities and Colleges
A series of initiatives have been launched aimed at providing student support amid the ongoing financial crisis.
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Olympic Games medal-winning gymnast pays West Lothian schools a visit
West Lothian
The London 2012 medallist took time to chat to the pupils at two Bathgate primary schools
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People claiming Child Benefit must update claim next week or payments could stop before Christmas
Child benefits
Some parents and guardians need to update their online account before November 30 or future payments could stop.
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Inspirational netball coach picks up top award
Lanarkshire Sport
Mhairi Lake was named Community Coach of the Year at sportscotland Coaching, Officiating and Volunteering Awards
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Quarter of Scottish schools contain 'terrifying' asbestos, warns Labour MSP
Schools
EXCLUSIVE: South Lanarkshire is the only council area in Scotland to report that none of its schools contain the substance.
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Jozef Puska asked interpreter to stop translating Ashling Murphy's partner's victim impact statement
Police
Jozef Puska was in court for sentencing after being found guilty of the murder of Ashling Murphy on January 12, 2022.
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Teacher breaks down in tears at young boy's heartbreaking food question
Poverty
The educator leapt into action after discovering the youngster faced going to bed hungry as the family had run out of food at home.
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SNP minister Jenny Gilruth agrees to attend emergency summit on free school meals
Schools
SUNDAY MAIL EXCLUSIVE: It comes amid fears a hunger crisis in classrooms is deepening.
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School teacher loses 18st after fearing she would die on operating table
Slimming
The hard work has paid off for Kelly, from Merseyside, who lost an impressive 18st and was named Slimming World's Woman of the Year 2023
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World Stone Skimming Champion Finn Dower, from Perth (16), reveals flicks of the trade
Perthshire News
In September, Finn took on the finest throwers around at the competition on Easdale Island near Oban
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Doune fashion designer overcomes adversity to scoop top awards
Stirling News
Carina Pratt has taken on challenges such as bipolar disorder and deafness in one ear to see her designs featured.
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Furious primary school teacher insists it is not her job to potty train children
Children
The 33-year-old teacher and mum of one claims many 'middle class' families send their children to school with no toilet training.
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Blackburn star Subo pops into new café for brekkie
West Lothian
The star posed for pics with staff at the newly opened Larder cafe in Blackburn
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Renfrewshire kids are in Wonderland for special Book Week event
Renfrew
The pupils at St James' Primary had an exquisite time.
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'My boy sleeps in his school uniform - it helps speed up the school run'
Schools
The parent confessed to the clothing hack saving her time in the morning.
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Big changes to Kilmarnock's 'shambolic' Christmas light switch-on after lights turned on during the day
Christmas
The festive event is set to take place next weekend.
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Loch Ken Trust receives funding boost to support community resilience
Galloway News
The trust will be working with Glenkens Community and Arts Trust to deliver the pilot project over the winter
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